Active Mushrooms and Their Look-Alikes- with Alan Rockefeller

Wild mushrooms are popping up everywhere and there are some things you should know for your own safety, and Mushroom Wonderland and Alan Rockefeller put together this video for education. Active species of mushrooms are often sought out by people for various reasons, and with that comes some risk. Small brown mushrooms can look strikingly the same, and some may be harmless and others may be deadly. Alan Rockefeller explains all of the active species of wood lovers, their features, and potential imposters. Alan has been studying mushrooms for over 20 years and has spent much time on certain active species, photographing and documenting their ecology and morphology for scientific study. Be safe this autumn and welcome to Mushroom Wonderland.

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